Transformers Takara Henkei Starscream

This is the Takara Henkei version of Classics Starscream. In my opinion, this is the best implementation of Starscream to date. The Hasbro Classics Starscream mold is very cartoon-accurate. Even though the mold resembles the cartoon Starscream, the color scheme of Classics Starscream didn't. Takara recolored their Henkei releases of the Classics line to match the TV-series characters. There are some slight color differences between the Henkei figures and the cartoon characters though:

- The Henkei Starscream has gold on his shoulder intakes
- Henkei Starscream has blue knees
- Henkei Starscream has white stripes on his shoulders and "boxer shorts"
- Henkei Starscream has a blocking piece of plastic on the upper side of his cockpit

These differences don't bother me because they actually make the figure look better. I think his null rays are a little bit too large, but they're acceptable.

The transformation of this figure is quite pleasing. The cockpit transformation is innovative and his proportions and articulation is great.

One thing that I forgot to film was the fact that the wheels in his left and right chest can actually flip open! Since he's a Takara version, his missiles are spring-loaded.

All in all this is the most cartoon-accurate, most articulated and best proportioned Starscream I've ever seen. I bought it for only $11 when it came out =)

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• transformers
• g1
• takara
• hasbro
• henkei
• classics
• starscream
• review

[spongebob221998]

Oh my gosh this is an awesome review. I just bought him and Henkei Ramjet too.

[seekerjet]

@spongebob221998 Henkei Ramjet is nice!

[shirtlesszigfee]

I love how your "reviews" are completely impartial

[seekerjet]

@shirtlesszigfee

Thanks. My TF videos are supposed to be video versions of what used to be paper catalogs of the 80's TF figures.

[Gr1mmReap3rT2]

Dude, nice presentation of the model and transformation, as it is a good representation. And, AWESOME music too, can't help but think of that scene in the movie "The One" with Jet Li (I'm a fan of Bullet Time, lol)

Showing this actually helped me as I'm trying to model and animate two CGI jets that have pivots more like the old toys but with minor changes so they can fight awesome. The transformations are going to be a mix of the cartoons and the toys. Anyway, helpful vid, and thanks, 5/5

[seekerjet]

@Gr1mmReap3rT2

Glad you liked it =)

[ayax0604]

soon soon another to my collection i hav jet fire 100% complete for only $320

[spongebob221998]

@swivelchair1 Ebay which in my opinion the seller was very stupid to sell me them for that much but it was an auction withonly lke 4 bids each and they were from the same exact seller too.

[swivelchair1]

@spongebob221998 where did you get them?

[spongebob221998]

@seekerjet Yeah I know right!

[spongebob221998]

@swivelchair1 I got my Henkei Starsceam and Henkei Ramjet for only thirty dollars and I only bought them only a couple days ago.

[spongebob221998]

@S1mmer Definetley Henkei Starscream.

[swivelchair1]

i cant believe this used to go for as little as 11 dollars. today you cant get it for less than 80-90 and ive seen it go as high as 160. of course this is just my personal expierience.

[XPoLyBiUSx]

WTF? DiS fhuKen sUck!